Steam n’ Spice offers a bold and vibrant setting in which to experience such signature dishes as Char Siew, Straw Mushroom & Scallop Dumpling topped with Salmon Roe, Roasted Duck and the famous Vietnamese national dish, Pho Beef Noodle Soup. All dishes will be served in the centre of the table for guests to help themselves. The outstanding cuisine of Steam n’ Spice presented in a homely style makes the lively atmosphere of this restaurant easily approachable and excellent value for money. Local Insight: Steam n’ Spice is the only place in town to get Dim Sum.

WESTERNCINEMA BAR TARANTINO 19 Biet Thu, Vietnam | +84 91 680 9291 | serafin2@ya.ru Recently opened, this popular and trendy restaurant stands out in crowded Nha Trang. Along with it’s three themed Tarantino rooms, painted on the walls are scenes from movies from the director complete with comic bubbles. The fresh unprocessed menu is predominantly Italian but also has elements of Greek, Spanish and Sicilian as well.

Local Insight: The restaurant runs three movies a day and also holds daily parties.

TEXAS BBQ 26A Tran Quang Khai, Vietnam | +84 58 352 5084 | admin@texasbbqvietnam.com For homestyle American cooking, there is no better choice in Nha Trang than Texas BBQ. Featuring some of the best BBQ and Tex Mex in town, stop in and order up a sloppy cheeseburger, pulled pork Memphis BBQ sandwich or a generous platter of ribs and chicken. No matter your selection, the inviting owner Wayne and his dedicated staff will ensure that your dining experience feels just like home.

Local Insight: The walls are covered in photos of their legions of satisfied customers.

FEAST 26-28 Tran Phu street, Vietnam | +84 58 388 0000 Ext 4603 | dining.nhatrang@sheraton.com | http://www.sheraton.com/nhatrang/ Feast Restaurant in Sheraton Nha Trang Hotel & Spa is a vibrant Interactive Dining venue where the freshest produce is prepared in creative and enticing show kitchens, offering guests an excellent alternative to traditional restaurant dining. Feast is a one-of-a-kind culinary concept in Nha Trang, where our chefs create dishes from around the world and offer a dining event that truly engages all your senses whilst heartily satisfying your appetite. Watch chefs conjure local dishes at the Asian favorites counter and fire up the Western grill with the choicest steaks, select your favorite treats at our Indian, Italian or Japanese displays or savor the premium selection of the freshest seafood at our extensive seafood ice bar. Finally, we invite you to indulge to our decadent dessert counter – we promise that all your wildest gastronomical dreams will come true. A-la-carte menus are also available throughout the operating hours.

Local Insight: Free flow of local and Tiger beer along with free soft drinks on Theme nights.

LOUISIANE BREWHOUSE 29 Lot Tran Phu, Vietnam | +84 58 352 1948 | info@louisiane.com.vn | http://louisianebrewhouse.com.vn/ A combination of a trendy beach café and a formal brew house, Louisiane offers a pleasant surprise with an open airy dining area. Four home-made brews along with one or two seasonal options are available on tap along with a full service bar. The restaurant features International and Vietnamese cuisine along with an independent sushi bar serving up the freshest seafood.

Local Insight: Can’t decide on which beer to get? Try the Tasting Tray, which gives you a sample of each beer.

THE SQUARE 50 Tran Phu, Vietnam | +84 5 8625 6900 | http://novotel-nhatrang.com/ All day dining is available at this contemporary and stylish restaurant with sea views in Novotel Hotel Nha Trang. The buffet is a mix of Western and Vietnamese cuisine.

Local Insight: See everything being prepared at the cooking stations.

DINING BY THE BAY AT SIX SENSES NINH VAN BAY Ninh Van Bay, Ninh Hoa, Vietnam | +84 58 372 8222 | reservations-ninhvan@sixsenses.com | http://sixsenses.com/SixSensesNinhVanBay/Dining-and-Refreshments.php The restaurant in Six Senses Ninh Van Bay is built on two levels with open views across the bay and refreshing gentle sea breezes. The ambiance downstairs is cozy with a bamboo ceiling, whereas upstairs, with its high thatched roof, offers ‘alfresco’ dining.

Local Insight: Dining by The Bay boasts an extensive wine list with over 250 wines.

PREMIER ITALIAN IN NHA TRANGBACARO RESTAURANT Turtle Bay, Pham Van Dong, Vietnam | +84 58 730 5555 | info@amiana.com.vn | http://www.worldhotelamiana.com/ The dishes at this elegant restaurant in Worldhotel Amiana Nha Trang are served “Cicchetti” style which are perfect for sharing. Experience a range of flavours and explore the wide variety of local and international dishes. The accompanying wine list is impressive and is designed to accommodate all levels of indulgence.

TOASTINA 26-28 Tran Phu street, Vietnam | +84 58 388 0000 | dining.nhatrang@sheraton.com | http://www.sheraton.com/nhatrang The modern and chic Toastina located on the ground floor of the Sheraton Nha Trang Hotel & Spa, is considered one of the city’s great al fresco cafés and a great location to socialize with family and friends. Offering freshly baked breads, cakes and pastries, a wide selection of beverages including smoothies, shakes and ice blended coffees along with an a la carte menu with a wide range of items from between the bread, pastas, wood fired pizzas, street stuff in Asia and Asian noodles favorites. Local Insight: Try the freshly baked homemade cakes.

GOOD MORNING VIETNAM 19 Biet Thu, Vietnam | +84 58 352 2071 | marco@goodmorningviet.com | http://www.goodmorningviet.com/ This long-time Nha Trang favourite offers authentic Italian cuisine created by an Italian chef. Using only top quality ingredients, most of them homemade, the menu offers Italian staples along with some speciality dishes not usually found outside Italy. The thin-crust pizzas are a crowd favourite.

You can find them in Hoi An, too.

Local Insight: The antipasti plate is huge, so share it with friends.

PREMIER FRENCH IN NHA TRANGCON GA PHAP 71A Phan Boi Chau, Vietnam | +84 58 381 7009 | contact@cef.vn | http://www.cef.vn/ Good food and fine wine are on offer at this gourmet food shop. Purchase high quality charcuterie with fresh baked bread paired with the best old and new world wines for a luxurious self-catering experience.

Local Insight: Upstairs is a restaurant which serves roasted chicken served in a classic French style.

LE PETIT BISTRO 26D Tran Quang Khai , Vietnam | +84 5 8352 7201 Always known for good food, this cozy bistro is a hit with the French crowd. French specialties and wines are served quickly at affordable prices. Dishes include staples such as Coq au Vin and Magret de Canard. Their breakfasts are also very popular.

Local Insight: Make sure to ask for a table at the water’s edge for a gorgeous view.

COSTA SEAFOOD RESTAURANT 32 – 34 Tran Phu Street, Vietnam | +84 58 37 37 777 | http://www.thecostanhatrang.com/ Located at the five-star The Costa Nha Trang Residences & InterContinental Nha Trang Hotel, Costa Seafood serves imported and local seafood specialties. Some of the most popular dishes are Nha Trang lobster, Alaskan crab, Canadian geoduck and Australian abalone. Check out the fish tanks where you can pick out your own dinner from the freshest seafood around.

Options such as stir-fried mantis shrimp with garlic, Hong Kong style steamed grouper, and stir-fried Alaskan king crab with salt, baked lobster with cream and cheese make it a difficult choice when picking out which delicacy to enjoy for dinner. Thankfully, you can take in a beautiful view overlooking Nha Trang’s beautiful white sand beaches while you ponder your decision.

Local Insight: Get there early for one of the best views of the twilight in Nha Trang.

Local Insight: Reserve a table on the sand for the ultimate romantic dinner.PREMIER VIETNAMESE IN NHA TRANG

LAC CANH BEEF BBQ 44 Nguyen Binh Khiem, Vietnam | +84 58 382 1391 An institution in Nha Trang, Lac Canh Beef BBQ has been serving up deliciously charred beef for over 40 years. The space is minimalist, only a notch or two above noodle shacks as far as interior decoration goes, but the casual ambience only makes way for the feast before you. Let the server fire up the grill, throw your meat on and let the spiced beef sizzle its way to perfection.

Local Insight: Travellers from all over the world have come to Lac Canh for their unique beef only available here.

NHA TRANG XUA Thai Thong, Vinh Thai around 6km from downtown, Vietnam | +84 58 389 6700 This traditional Vietnamese restaurant is worth the effort. Set beside a lotus pond, 6km from the city centre, the restaurant is in the heart of Vietnam. Many ingredients are grown on site at the 300 year old house. Eating here is like travelling back in time.

Local Insight: Their expert chefs hail from three regions of the country

NHA TRANG SPECIALITIES Bun Cha Ca: This local take on fish noodle soup, combines fried fish patties flavoured whith fish sauce, garlic and pepper. Traditionally served with rice vermicelli noodles in an infused oil, shallots and garlic stock. It truly is an orchestra of flavours. (Note: The bun cha ca of Nha Trang is not the same as the bun cha of Hanoi).

Nem Nuong: Regarded as one of Vietnam’s staple dishes, this fan fare consists of bbq seasoned pork, and is typically served a la carte with green mango, basil leaves, and fried wonton to be hand rolled using rice paper and dipped in a succulent peanut and hoi sin sauce.

NGOC SUONG 96A Tran Phu, Vietnam | +84 58 352 5677 | reservation.nhatrang@ngocsuong.com.vn | http://www.ngocsuong.com.vn/ With locations also in Ho Chi Minh City, Phan Thiet, Ngoc Suong is a premium provider of Vietnamese seafood delicacies. The Nha Trang location, set across from the beach, features a classy interior, a full service bar, decorative sails above the dining room and their signature windmill in the front courtyard.

Local Insight: At least half of their slogan, “Easy to find, hard to forget,” is accurate.